Temporary Machine Operator Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: CNC Mill Setup Operator
Job Description

The Machining Setup Technician is responsible for preparing CNC machining operations for production by setting up machines, tooling, fixtures, and programs. This role ensures safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing and serves as a technical resource to support production machinists. The technician ensures that all parts meet engineering, quality, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC machines for production by installing tooling, fixtures, work-holding, and machine offsets according to approved setup documentation.
• Load, verify, and prove out CNC programs to ensure machines are production-ready before release to machinists.
• Produce and inspect first-piece parts, making necessary machine and tooling adjustments to achieve dimensional conformity.
• Ensure that tooling, cutting tools, gauges, and required materials are available and ready before production begins.
• Troubleshoot setup, tooling, fixture, and machining issues to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
• Provide technical assistance to production machinists during job startups and machine changeovers.
• Perform tool changes, offset adjustments, and setup corrections throughout production as needed.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to resolve manufacturing issues and improve setup efficiency.
• Maintain machines, tooling, and work areas in a safe, clean, and organized condition, adhering to all company safety and quality requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of manufacturing operations.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5 years of CNC machining and machine setup experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing documentation.
• Working knowledge of CNC controls, cutting tools, work-holding, and machining practices.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, mechanical, and organizational skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with AS9100 or regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent; technical machining education preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where you will have the opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment. Our workplace fosters continuous learning and development, with the chance to collaborate with various departments to enhance your skills and knowledge. We value safety, quality, and a clean working environment, offering a supportive culture for all employees.

Work Environment

The work environment is a regulated manufacturing setting, with a standard shift from 6 AM to 2:30 PM. Employees are expected to perform visual inspections and must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods. The company provides all necessary tools and equipment to ensure a safe and efficient workspace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.